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A Christmas Carol Free Teaching Resources
There's no better time to teach A Christmas Carol. From paperbacks to posters, to activities and eLessons, we have everything you need to teach this classic.
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach Little Bee
Chris Cleave's Little Bee is a compelling story about a young Nigerian refugee and a British family whose lives have become intertwined.
Teaching Tips
7 Tips for Teaching During an Election Year
This year's election cycle is an amazing opportunity for you to explore the power of language and the impact it has on world events.
Reading
Orphan Train - Discussion Questions
Join the discussion on the third book in our Summer Reading Book Club, Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline.
Literature
Me Before You - Discussion Questions
Thanks for joining us as we start the second book of our Summer Reading Book Club, Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.
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How to Teach Me Before You
Jojo Moyes’s quirky romantic novel will challenge students to think about life, love, and personal growth.
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach Siddhartha
Siddhartha is an inspiring tale of perseverance and spiritual enlightenment that introduces students to Eastern religion and philosophy.
Literature
I Am Malala - Discussion Questions
Join the discussion with the Prestwick House Summer Reading Book Club! Updated with week 3 discussion questions!
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How to Teach The Call of the Wild
Buck’s adventure in the Yukon is a fun way to teach your class about the American frontier, Darwin’s survival of the fittest, and literary naturalism.
Company News
How much do we love teachers?
All month long, we're celebrating Teacher Appreciation Month by sharing how our lives were changed by the great teachers in our lives.
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How to Teach The Joy Luck Club
Through a series of vignettes, Tan portrays mother-daughter relationships and the complex dual identities of Chinese Americans.
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How to Teach A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens’s novel illustrates the simultaneous hope and despair that revolutionary times bring. Learn more about teaching this classic story here!
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How to Teach King Lear
Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear is an impressive exploration of power, family, justice, and gender. Learn more about teaching this play here!
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How to Teach One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a great novel to use to learn about different narration styles and the importance of mental health treatment.
April Fools' Day Lesson Plan
Have a plan to "get" your students for April Fools' Day? This month's free lesson plan will help your out with a gag vocabulary lesson and a trick word search.
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How to Teach Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontё’s literary techniques and Romantic elements in Wuthering Heights make for an intricate tale, perfect for the high school classroom.
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How to Teach Hiroshima
Teaching John Hersey’s journalistic book opens up conversation about both past and present warfare and violence in the world.
Happy Leap Day!
It's the 29th of February-- how are you enjoying your extra day of winter?
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach The Poisonwood Bible
Through multiple perspectives, Kingsolver follows a missionary’s family living in the Congo during a politically tumultuous time in the 1960s.
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How to Teach Tangerine
The novel Tangerine is both an introduction to the journal narrative and a great platform for discussion of social and familial issues.
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How to Teach The Other Wes Moore
Detailing the lives of two men named Wes Moore from the same neighborhood, The Other Wes Moore poses powerful questions about nature versus nurture.
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How to Teach The Lightning Thief
Students will love following and analyzing Percy Jackson in his role as a hero.
Company News
We've made a holiday gift in your honor
In the spirit of the season and in honor of you—the great teachers that make the future bright—Prestwick House is donating to Reading is Fundamental.
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How to Teach Our Town
Learn about the important academic components of Thornton Wilder's classic play within a play.
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How to Teach The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison's book portrays the struggles of race and beauty standards in the 1940s. Learn how to teach it here!
Literature
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story for the Ages
Our resident Dickens expert and Christmas junkie, Doug Grudzina takes a look at why A Christmas Carol is so beloved.
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach The Grapes of Wrath
The historical context of The Grapes of Wrath provides a great opportunity to learn about the devastating circumstances of the Dust Bowl.
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How to Teach Fever, 1793
Set during Philadelphia's infamous yellow fever epidemic, Fever, 1793 is the perfect novel to pair with a science or history lesson.
Teaching Tips
10 Last-Minute Literary Costumes for English Teachers
It's nearly Halloween, and you don't have a costume yet! Don't worry, we've got you covered with ten (or so) ideas that are quick and memorable.
Grammar & Writing
National Day on Writing #WhyIWrite
In celebration of the National Day on Writing, our Senior Editor talks about some of his biggest successes in teaching writing.
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach Invisible Man
Ellison's Invisible Man examines the neglectful relationship between African Americans and society in the 1930s.
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach One Hundred Years of Solitude
One Hundred Years of Solitude is the perfect introduction to magical realism and Latin American literature.
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach Tears of a Tiger
Tears of a Tiger is a powerful epistolary novel that tells the story of the aftermath of a terrible drunk driving tragedy.
Literature
Top 10 Literary Mothers
Sunday is Mother's Day -- Celebrate all the great moms of literature out there with us.
Teaching Tips
Happy National Teacher Day!
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. From all of us, thank you for everything you do.
Literature
Happy Birthday, Robert Frost
Today marks the 141st anniversary of Robert Frost's birth. Come celebrate with us and you could win a free book!
Literature
Happy National Pi Day
Why should math classes get all the fun? Thanks to Yann Martel's novel Life of Pi, it's our turn to celebrate 3/14 -- Pi Day!
Teaching Tips
The Dictionary of Education Terms: Flipped Classroom
The idea of the "flipped classroom" has taken root in schools across the country. Learn more about it inside.
Teaching Tips
The Dictionary of Education Terms: Rubric
Today's entry is all about rubrics - great tools that make grading your students' work a little easier.
Teaching Tips
The Dictionary of Education Terms: Differentiated Instruction
Today's entry describes differentiated instruction and offers a few ideas for how you can use it in your classroom.
Reading
Reading Informational Texts Selected as We Are Teachers' Pick of the Week
Reading Informational Texts, Prestwick House's 7-12th Grade nonfiction program was selected as We Are Teacher's Pick of the Week.
Teaching Tips
The Dictionary of Education Terms: Computer Adaptive Testing
With the advent of the CCSS, computer adaptive testing is a hot topic. You can learn more about it here.
Teaching Tips
The Dictionary of Education Terms: Scaffolding
Today's entry in The Dictionary of Education Terms: Scaffolding. Read on for an explanation of this increasingly popular term.
How to Teach Guides
How to Teach The Fault in Our Stars
John Green's popular novel presents a compelling story and dares to tackle some serious themes.
Literature
Top 10 nonfiction books being being taught in English classes
Check out this list of the most popular nonfiction books being taught in high school English classrooms.